Matt Mathews is a comedian, singer/songwriter, and unapologetic trailblazer whose raw honesty, razor-sharp wit, and unmistakable Southern charm have made him one of comedy’s fastest-rising stars. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Mathews first captured national attention during the pandemic with his viral “farm chore” videos, turning everyday chaos, unfiltered storytelling, and authentic humor into a social media phenomenon. Today, he has built a devoted audience of more than 15 million followers and generated over a billion views across platforms.

What started as a playful escape from his full-time career as a boudoir photographer quickly evolved into a breakout comedy career. After performing stand-up for the first time in 2022, Mathews rapidly went from small clubs to sold-out theaters and arenas across the country. His wildly successful Boujee On A Budget Tour sold more than 250,000 tickets and included multiple performances at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium as well as his first-ever arena show in his hometown of Birmingham.

Now, Mathews returns to the stage with his newest tour, Not What I Ordered — a hilarious and deeply personal look at life not going according to plan. Through stories about relationships, family, fame, farm life, mental health, and the chaos of everyday living, Mathews delivers the kind of brutally honest comedy that has made fans feel like they’ve known him forever. Equal parts outrageous, heartfelt, and wildly relatable, the tour showcases his unique ability to turn life’s messiest moments into unforgettable comedy.

Additionally, Matt recently turned his popular Farm Chores videos into a YouTube series called, Farm Chores with Matt Matthews & Friends that premiered in March 2026 with Funny Marco and has since had Heather McMahan, Dasha, Trailer Trash Tammy, and Anjelah Johnson on to name a few. He also stars in the digital series, Doin The Most with Matt Mathews and Kail Lowry with Season 2 premiering this summer. 

Mathews’ work is rooted in his real-life experiences as a farmer, barrel racer, entrepreneur, proud Alabamian, and openly gay entertainer navigating the industry with authenticity and humor. His perspective has earned him recognition from Deadline, which named him among the “Future of Comedy,” as well as praise from The Advocate for the path he continues to carve in entertainment.

Whether performing stand-up, recording music, or filming from the farm, Matt Mathews continues to build a career entirely on his own terms — proving that sometimes life may be not what you ordered, but it might turn out even better. For tour dates, music updates, and more, visit mattmathews.com.

Jim Croce was an American folk singer with a short-lived professional recording and touring career, and decades of posthumous fame as one of the greatest songwriters and artists ever. With sales surpassing 50 million records, including three #1 songs and 10 Top 10 hits, Jim Croce’s short career and long-lived legacy are well-remembered through his era-defining standards like “Operator”, “Time in a Bottle” and “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown”.

A.J. Croce’s 30-year touring and recording career has produced ten studio albums that have been released via both major and independent labels, and have charted 20 Top 20 singles and all ten albums on the radio including on Top 40, Americana, and Blues. A virtuoso piano player, he has performed at a TED Talk and gave a master class at the University of Barcelona. Croce has performed on major talk shows and news programs including The Late Show, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, CNN, MTV, and VH1. He’s toured with such esteemed artists as Willie Nelson, Lenny Kravitz, Earth, Wind, and Fire, and B.B. King. While his last album, Just Like Medicine, paired him with producer and soul legend Dan Penn and an all-star cast of players and guests like Vince Gill and Steve Cropper, his new album was born of memories — of favorite artists and shows, but mostly, of late-night gatherings with groups of friends, many of them fellow musicians, with Croce at the piano taking requests. Croce revisits these musical evenings on By Request (out on Compass Records) with 12 personally curated covers that traverse decades and genres, propelled by his spirited, piano mastery and emotive vocals. With a rich catalog of original compositions A.J. first recorded and released a composition of his fathers with a never-before-recorded song “Name of the Game” on his Just Like Medicine release. In 2018 he covered the 1973 hit “I Got A Name” for a Goodyear commercial with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Thursday, December 3 at the Pensacola Saenger at 8PM. Tickets on sale Friday, July 17th at 10AM at: https://www.axs.com/events/1511114/a-j-croce-presents-croce-plays-croce-tickets

Robert Earl Keen’s music primarily spans Americana, Texas country, folk, and alt-country. He is widely recognized as a pioneering figure in the Americana movement and a founding father of the modern Texas country and Red Dirt music scenes.

Keen’s sound is a distinctive, narrative-driven fusion that combines Texas twang, acoustic folk, and a touch of rock muscle. Drawing heavily from traditional country, bluegrass, and western swing, he is celebrated for his razor-sharp wit and cinematic storytelling.

Fans looking to dive deeper into his style—which ranges from raucous road anthems to quiet, introspective writing—can find his complete discography and tour updates on the Official Robert Earl Keen Website.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 17th at https://www.liveatfivefairhope.com/shows

A “Bass For Berry” benefit show will happen Sunday, August 16th at Veet’s in Downtown Mobile from 12Pm until 7PM.

Not Your Average Joe food truck and Snow Shack will be there with shaved ice, milkshakes and frozen treats. 10% of sales will go to Quintin. Ryan Balthrop and Devlin Wilson are donating paintings to the auction. IF you’d like to assist with the event or donate items, please contact Vickie Bailey at vickiejbailey @ icloud.com

Benefit Entertainment Lineup

12:00 PM – Rebecca Barry Duo
12:30 PM – Spaces In Between
1:00 PM – Tiffany & The Company
1:30 PM – GypsyPearl
2:00 PM – The Electric Sox
2:30 PM – 3rd Spaces
3:00 PM – Dee & The Stray Cats
3:30 PM – Michael Tillman Band
4:00 PM – Journey 2 Mars
4:30 PM – Chico & Chris
5:00 PM – Ella Salter & The Sunday Sinners
5:30 PM – Multi N Funk
6:15 PM – Midlife Crisis

If you’ve spent any time in the Mobile music scene over the last several decades, chances are you’ve heard Quintin Berry play bass or at the very least, you’ve heard people talk about his unmistakable style of playing. Quintin isn’t just an incredible musician; he’s a true original. His groove, stage presence, and passion have earned him legendary status among musicians and music lovers alike.

Whether you know him from UgliStick, playing Monsoons, Brickyard, Soul Kitchen one of the other bands he’s played with over the years, or from his tours around the world, there’s one thing everyone can agree on: Quintin always brings the music to life. Even more importantly, he brings joy to the people around him. He’s the kind of person who always has a smile on his face, makes everyone feel welcome, and is always willing to lend a hand when someone needs it.

Now, Quintin needs us.

Quintin is preparing to undergo prostate surgery and will be unable to work for an estimated 3 to 6 months while he recovers. Like many career musicians, he does not have health insurance, and the financial burden of surgery, medical bills, medications, rent, groceries, and everyday living expenses is more than anyone should have to face alone.

If you know Quintin, you know he has never hesitated to help others. Last year, when Vern, Soul Kitchen’s longtime door guy, needed support, Quintin was one of the very first people to step up without hesitation. When it came time for the UgliStick reunion, he was also one of the first to say “yes.” That’s simply who he is a loyal friend, a generous spirit, and someone who has spent time giving back to the music community that he loves.

Now it’s our turn to give back.

Our goal is to raise $15,000 to help cover Quintin’s rent, food, medications, medical expenses, and everyday living costs while he focuses on healing instead of worrying about how he’ll pay his bills.

For decades, Quintin has been there for our music community. Today, our music community has the opportunity to be there for him.

If Quintin’s music has ever made you smile, if you’ve shared a stage with him, heard him play, talked music with him, we ask that you consider making a donation. Every contribution, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference.

If you’re not able to give, please consider sharing this fundraiser. Every share helps us reach more people who have been touched by Quintin’s music and generosity.

Let’s come together and help one of Mobile’s true musical legends through this difficult chapter so he can get back to doing what he loves most.

Thank you for your love, your support, and for helping us take care of one of our own at https://gofund.me/87eabb1a8

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Forged through the extreme highs and lows that come with living, Time Will Tell is the album that Devon Gilfillian has been preparing to make his entire life. His third studio album was recorded in Nashville’s legendary RCA Studio A, live to tape on varispeed, with mostly single vocal takes.

Gilfillian wrote and produced with a mighty team including longtime drummer and friend Jonathan Smalt and Neal H Pogue (Tyler the Creator, OutKast) as executive producer. Gilfillian carries soul track to track through a sonic journey of rock, funk, and country elements, magnetically vulnerable about his own failure and frailty.

No end is ever easy, and what else is there in life than to go through? To get to where we’re going, we’ve got to suffer a little. Time Will Tell is the sound of Gilfillian doing just that while realizing what a blessing it is to be here at all.

Last year brought surprise guests and unforgettable moments celebrating the life of musician Jacob Hall who passed away in 2020.

And this year Live At Five aims to celebrate Jacob’s legacy with as much passion! You never know who might show up…

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 26th at https://www.liveatfivefairhope.com/

Since the college years, this brotherly jam session has developed into a Billboard/iTunes charting band who many have dubbed ‘the next generation’ of Jazz Fusion. Roman Street, named for an old roman street in the Alps where they studied guitar, is an internationally trained instrumental band specializing in improvisational fusion of Classical, Gypsy and Contemporary Jazz, Latin, and Nuevo Flamenco. A departure from the over-produced music that is out there today, they keep it simple—the beautifully organic sound of acoustic instruments played by talented people who love what they are doing. Whether performing as a guitar duo, or with a backing band, Roman Street astounds with music that appeals to fans of many genres.

Joining the show will be Santana lead vocalist Andy Vargas! Doors will open at 6:30PM for a 7:30PM start time.

Tickets are on sale now at: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006383EB1C6FDA

Some notable performances and Radio Play: St. Lucia Jazz Festival, Jazztrax Catalina Island & Big Bear Lake Summer Jazz Festivals (CA), Thornton Winery (CA), Pensacola Jazz Festival (FL), The Hangout Music Festival (AL), Seabreeze Jazz Festival (FL), Preserve Jazz Festival (AL), Yoshi’s (CA), Spaghettini Seal Beach and Beverly Hills (CA), Saenger Theatre (AL), Montgomery Performing Arts Centre (AL), Jacksonville Jazz Festival (FL), Seeing Red Wine Festival (FL) Wine Festival, Aliante Casino (NV), Jazz on the Vine Festival (WI), SLS Casino (NV), The Lyric Theatre (AL) and two tours in central Europe.

One of the most acclaimed singer‑songwriters of our time, Jason Isbell brings raw, powerful Americana to the Halstead Amphitheater. This is a night you will not forget.

Ticket will be on sale soon at https://www.liveatfivefairhope.com/

Best known for hits like “Bartender Song (Sittin’ at a Bar)” and “It Don’t Matter,” Rehab has earned national attention with charting singles, a CMT Award nomination, features on the Rolling Stone Hot List, and tours alongside major acts including Linkin Park and the Vans Warped Tour. Their breakout release Southern Discomfort sold more than 140,000 copies, cementing the band as one of the most unique crossover acts of the 2000s.

Now, Danny Boone and Rehab continue to bring the party coast to coast with a high-energy live experience packed with fan favorites, heavy grooves, and the unmistakable sound that made them legends to a generation of fans.

If you know the words to “Bartender Song,” you already know this is going to be one wild night!

OWA Theater – Friday, November 6th, 2026

Doors: 6:30PM

Show: 7:30PM

Get tickets at: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35683/production/1278233?performanceId=11818934

Check out REHAB-The Band HERE

Doors: 6:30PM

Show: 8PM

Get tickets beginning at 10AM on 5/29 at: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/jj-grey-mofro-soul-kitchen-tickets/14921063?pl=soulkitchenmobile 

From his early days playing cover music behind chicken wire at a west side Jacksonville juke joint while still working at a lumberyard, to playing sold-out shows at some of the largest venues and music festivals in the world, JJ Grey has always delivered his soul-honest truths. Since his first album, ‘Blackwater’, back in 2001, Grey has been releasing deeply moving, masterfully written, funkified rock and front porch Southern soul music.

Now, with ‘Olustee’ – his tenth album and first in eight years, and the first he has self-produced – Grey is back, singing his personal stories with universal themes of redemption, rebirth, hard luck, and inner peace. With his music, Grey also celebrates good times with friends, oftentimes mixing the carnal with the cerebral in the very same song. Fueled by his vividly detailed, timeless original songs spun from his life experiences, Grey’s gritty baritone drips with honest passion and testifies with a preacher’s foot-pounding fervor.

With ‘Olustee’, JJ Grey has once again pushed the boundaries of his own creative musical, lyrical and vocal talents, delivering an instant classic. Many of the songs are steeped in the mythical Southern stories of his ancestral Florida home and filled with people from JJ’s life. The songs are told through the eyes of a poet and sung with pure, unvarnished soul. Grey’s message is simple and strong – respect the natural world and always try to live in the moment. And never forget the importance of having a good time!